Evocative of guys like Taj Mahal and Richie Havens. Thick
beefy backing going on. Good stuff.

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I really like the song and the vocals, my only criticism
would be that the rhythm guitar sounds a bit dry and loud
in the mix at times. Great tune and performance though
S

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But I much prefer the original version over this one and here's why. I feel like
the changes you have made have taken some of the energy and grit out of
piece. Especially the reverb in the vocals. I agree with what chikoppi said of
your first version:

My knee-jerk reaction is to suggest you add depth to the production
- fill
out the guitar with EQ and reverb, fatten up the percussion, etc. But I think
too much of that would undo the intimacy of the piece.

Don't get me wrong. I still love this song. The soaring vocals in the water
section are wonderful. I just feel like it's too polished up now. Sorry, I doubt if
that's what you wanted to hear.

Great tune. Still one of my favorites.

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Thanks all for the the great compliments.

Both versions are the same exact tracks, just mixed differently. Funny how
the guitar in version one sounds more spontaneous and rushed, and the
second version sounds "polished." Personally, I think I like the "sound" of the
guitar (it's a Fender acoustic, BTW) on the first one, but the "performance" of
the guitar on the second mix. Yes, I know, it's the same dang guitar!

Does anyone else think the bass on #2 is a bit - well - too up front? (Yep, the
bass is a keyboard!) To me it sounds great in the context of what's being
produced today, but I think that the original bass mix will stand up better in
the long run.

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Zach

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tune, though I prefer the first version. Seemed more
spontaneous.

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hey I like that rhythm right after the beginning.
Your voice sure sounds like creams vocals.



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Is this a coincidence. I hear Tull again. You should do something about the recording of your voice, make it sharper. But the setting is beautiful, aspecially the acoustic intermezzo

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